FastForward is a browser extension that automatically bypasses link shorteners to skip unnecessary redirect pages.
The tool solves the problem of wasted time navigating through compliance-gated link shorteners by automatically detecting and skipping them. It works by intercepting requests to known shortener services and resolving them to their final destinations without user interaction. The extension supports Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers and maintains a list of supported shortener services that it can bypass.
FastForward suits users who frequently encounter shortened links and want to reach their destination immediately without delays. It is particularly useful for anyone browsing content-heavy sites or following shared links that route through shortener services. The README recommends alternatives including bypass-all-shortlinks debloated and ads-bypasser userscripts, as well as filter lists that can help block shorteners when used with an adblocker.
The project is no longer actively maintained, though the team remains open to accepting pull requests. The underlying Crowd-Bypass server continues to operate and its API documentation is publicly available for anyone to use. The developers have indicated they welcome community forks and contributions to continue development.
